The Cat® 538 is the best choice in its size class for today’s loggers. With its new high-visibility forestry cab and factory logging configurations to meet your specific needs, the 538 can make your work in the woods more productive and profitable.
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Engine
- Engine Model
- Cat C7.1
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 172 hp
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 174 hp
- Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 175 hp (metric)
- Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 176 hp (metric)
- Bore
- 4 in
- Stroke
- 5 in
- Displacement
- 428 r/min
- Biodiesel Capability
- B20¹
- Emissions
- Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V emission standards.
- Note (1)
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 1,800 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at time of
- Note (2)
- ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO
Drive
- Maximum Travel Speed
- 3 mile/h
- Maximum Drawbar Pull
- 55,303 lbf
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow
- 124 gal/min
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
- 5,511 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 4,351 psi
Swing Mechanism
- Swing Speed
- 11 r/min
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 72,281 lb/ft
Weights
- General Forestry
- 66,140 lb
- Log Loader (U/U)
- 69,640 lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 262 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 5 gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 7 gal (US)
- Swing Drive
- 3 gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 1 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 69 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 38 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 11 gal (US)
Dimensions
- Note (1)
- General Forestry
- Shipping Height - Tilted Cab
- 134 in
- Handrail Height
- 131 in
- Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out
- 469 in
- Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out
- 595 in
- Tail Swing Radius
- 124 in
- Counterweight Clearance
- 52 in
- Ground Clearance
- 31 in
- Track Length
- 185 in
- Track Length to Center of Rollers
- 158 in
- Track Gauge
- 110 in
- Transport Width
- 138 in
Working Ranges
- Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder
- 388 in
- Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under
- 421 in
Air Conditioning System
- Note (1)
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 2.1 (22" Riser CAB)/2.2 (48"/72" Riser CAB) kg of refrigerant, which as a CO2 equivalent of 3.003/
Standard Equipment:
-
- Cab
-
- ROPS Forestry cab with polycarbonate windows
- 4-point harness seat belt
- Heated and cooled seat with air-adjustable suspension
- Integrated joysticks
- Tilt-up left-side console (side-entry cab only)
- High-resolution touchscreen monitor
- Bluetooth integrated radio (including USB, aux port and microphone)
- 12V DC outlets
- Keyless push-to-start engine control
- Automatic bi-level air conditioner
- LED dome and floor lights
- Windshield wiper and washer
- Behind seat storage
- Retractable sunshade
-
- Cat Technologies
-
- VisionLink
- Remote Services Capability
-
- Electrical System
-
- Maintenance-free 1000 CCA batteries (x4)
- Centralized electrical disconnect switch
- LED chassis, boom, and cab lights
- 115-amp alternator
- 24-volt electric starting
- Pre-start monitoring system
- Tool control software
- Secondary engine shut off switch
-
- Engine
-
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
- Automatic engine speed control
- Automatic engine idle shutdown
- Up to 4600m (15,092 ft) altitude capability
- 48° C (118° F) high-ambient cooling capacity
- -32° C (-25° F) cold start capability
- Hydraulic reverse fan
- Two-stage fuel filter system
- Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner
-
- Hydraulic System
-
- Boom and stick regeneration circuits
- Boom and stick drift reduction valve
- Electronic main control valve
- Automatic hydraulic oil warm up
- Automatic swing parking brake
- High performance hydraulic return filter
- Automatic two speed travel
- Bio hydraulic oil capability
- High torque swing drive
- Swing cushion valve
- Tool control software
-
- Safety And Security
-
- Caterpillar One Key security system
- Lockable service doors
- Lockable external tool/storage box
- Lockable fuel cap and hydraulic tank
- Lockable disconnect switch
- Right-hand rail and hand hold
- Service platforms with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
- Signaling/warning horn
- Travel alarm
- Swing alarm
- Ground-level secondary engine shutoff switch
- Reaview camera
-
- Service And Maintenance
-
- Integrated vehicle health management system
- Side-entry service platform
- Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
- Ground level dipstick for engine oil
- Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S) ports
-
- Undercarriage And Structures
-
- High Wide undercarriage
- 203 mm (8") pitch Cat grease lubricated track chain with PPR3 positive pin retention
- Catwalks
- Tie down points
- Counterweight fuel tank
- Heavy-duty track rollers and frames
- Heavy-duty travel motor guards
- Heavy-duty bottom guards
- Track guiding guards
- High drawbar final drives
- Heavy-duty recoil springs
- Heavy-duty hydraulic swivel
- Heavy-duty hydraulic swivel guard
Optional Equipment:
-
- Booms And Sticks
-
- 5.7 m (18'7") Reach boom - General Forestry
- 5.9 m (19'6") Straight boom - Log Loader
- 2.9 m (9'6") Thumb-ready stick
- 3.7 m (12'2") Drop Nose stick
- 3.5 m (11'6") under/under stick
- 3.8 m (12'6") over/under stick
- 3.8 m (12'6") power clam stick
- B1 family bucket linkage
-
- Cab
-
- Rear entry
- Side entry
- 165 mm (6.5") fixed riser
- 1219 mm (48") tilting riser
- CB radio mounts
- Cat Stick Steer
- Auxiliary relay
-
- Electrical System
-
- Premium lighting - General Forestry - 6 additional LED lights
- Premium lighting - Log Loader - 10 additional LED lights
-
- Engine
-
- Cold start package with block heaters and ether assist
-
- Hydraulic System
-
- Medium pressure circuit
-
- Safety And Security
-
- Easy lock cab tilting system
- Cab riser light
- Inspection lighting
- Swing alarm
- Right-hand sideview camera
-
- Undercarriage And Structures
-
- 900 mm (36") triple grouser Tri Link shoes
- 800 mm (31") triple grouser shoes
- 700 mm (28") double grouser shoes
- 600 mm (24") double and single grouser shoes
Specifications
Engine
- Engine Model
- Cat C7.1
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 172 hp
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 174 hp
- Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 175 hp (metric)
- Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 176 hp (metric)
- Bore
- 4 in
- Stroke
- 5 in
- Displacement
- 428 r/min
- Biodiesel Capability
- B20¹
- Emissions
- Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V emission standards.
- Note (1)
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 1,800 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at time of
- Note (2)
- ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO
Drive
- Maximum Travel Speed
- 3 mile/h
- Maximum Drawbar Pull
- 55,303 lbf
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow
- 124 gal/min
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
- 5,511 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 4,351 psi
Swing Mechanism
- Swing Speed
- 11 r/min
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 72,281 lb/ft
Weights
- General Forestry
- 66,140 lb
- Log Loader (U/U)
- 69,640 lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 262 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 5 gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 7 gal (US)
- Swing Drive
- 3 gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 1 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 69 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 38 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 11 gal (US)
Dimensions
- Note (1)
- General Forestry
- Shipping Height - Tilted Cab
- 134 in
- Handrail Height
- 131 in
- Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out
- 469 in
- Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out
- 595 in
- Tail Swing Radius
- 124 in
- Counterweight Clearance
- 52 in
- Ground Clearance
- 31 in
- Track Length
- 185 in
- Track Length to Center of Rollers
- 158 in
- Track Gauge
- 110 in
- Transport Width
- 138 in
Working Ranges
- Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder
- 388 in
- Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under
- 421 in
Air Conditioning System
- Note (1)
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 2.1 (22" Riser CAB)/2.2 (48"/72" Riser CAB) kg of refrigerant, which as a CO2 equivalent of 3.003/
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
-
- Cab
-
- ROPS Forestry cab with polycarbonate windows
- 4-point harness seat belt
- Heated and cooled seat with air-adjustable suspension
- Integrated joysticks
- Tilt-up left-side console (side-entry cab only)
- High-resolution touchscreen monitor
- Bluetooth integrated radio (including USB, aux port and microphone)
- 12V DC outlets
- Keyless push-to-start engine control
- Automatic bi-level air conditioner
- LED dome and floor lights
- Windshield wiper and washer
- Behind seat storage
- Retractable sunshade
-
- Cat Technologies
-
- VisionLink
- Remote Services Capability
-
- Electrical System
-
- Maintenance-free 1000 CCA batteries (x4)
- Centralized electrical disconnect switch
- LED chassis, boom, and cab lights
- 115-amp alternator
- 24-volt electric starting
- Pre-start monitoring system
- Tool control software
- Secondary engine shut off switch
-
- Engine
-
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
- Automatic engine speed control
- Automatic engine idle shutdown
- Up to 4600m (15,092 ft) altitude capability
- 48° C (118° F) high-ambient cooling capacity
- -32° C (-25° F) cold start capability
- Hydraulic reverse fan
- Two-stage fuel filter system
- Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner
-
- Hydraulic System
-
- Boom and stick regeneration circuits
- Boom and stick drift reduction valve
- Electronic main control valve
- Automatic hydraulic oil warm up
- Automatic swing parking brake
- High performance hydraulic return filter
- Automatic two speed travel
- Bio hydraulic oil capability
- High torque swing drive
- Swing cushion valve
- Tool control software
-
- Safety And Security
-
- Caterpillar One Key security system
- Lockable service doors
- Lockable external tool/storage box
- Lockable fuel cap and hydraulic tank
- Lockable disconnect switch
- Right-hand rail and hand hold
- Service platforms with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
- Signaling/warning horn
- Travel alarm
- Swing alarm
- Ground-level secondary engine shutoff switch
- Reaview camera
-
- Service And Maintenance
-
- Integrated vehicle health management system
- Side-entry service platform
- Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
- Ground level dipstick for engine oil
- Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S) ports
-
- Undercarriage And Structures
-
- High Wide undercarriage
- 203 mm (8") pitch Cat grease lubricated track chain with PPR3 positive pin retention
- Catwalks
- Tie down points
- Counterweight fuel tank
- Heavy-duty track rollers and frames
- Heavy-duty travel motor guards
- Heavy-duty bottom guards
- Track guiding guards
- High drawbar final drives
- Heavy-duty recoil springs
- Heavy-duty hydraulic swivel
- Heavy-duty hydraulic swivel guard
Optional Equipment:
-
- Booms And Sticks
-
- 5.7 m (18'7") Reach boom - General Forestry
- 5.9 m (19'6") Straight boom - Log Loader
- 2.9 m (9'6") Thumb-ready stick
- 3.7 m (12'2") Drop Nose stick
- 3.5 m (11'6") under/under stick
- 3.8 m (12'6") over/under stick
- 3.8 m (12'6") power clam stick
- B1 family bucket linkage
-
- Cab
-
- Rear entry
- Side entry
- 165 mm (6.5") fixed riser
- 1219 mm (48") tilting riser
- CB radio mounts
- Cat Stick Steer
- Auxiliary relay
-
- Electrical System
-
- Premium lighting - General Forestry - 6 additional LED lights
- Premium lighting - Log Loader - 10 additional LED lights
-
- Engine
-
- Cold start package with block heaters and ether assist
-
- Hydraulic System
-
- Medium pressure circuit
-
- Safety And Security
-
- Easy lock cab tilting system
- Cab riser light
- Inspection lighting
- Swing alarm
- Right-hand sideview camera
-
- Undercarriage And Structures
-
- 900 mm (36") triple grouser Tri Link shoes
- 800 mm (31") triple grouser shoes
- 700 mm (28") double grouser shoes
- 600 mm (24") double and single grouser shoes